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Managing vendor relationships

Managing vendor relationships

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Managing vendor relationships

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- [Narrator] Vendors play an important role in the information technology supply chain of every organization. Whether it's the simple purchasing of hardware or software from an external company or the provisioning of cloud computing services from a strategic partner, vendors are integral in providing the IT services that we offer our customers. Security professionals must pay careful attention to managing these business partnerships in a way that protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their organization's information and IT systems. This process is known as conducting vendor due diligence and supply chain analysis is a crucial part of a security program. Perhaps the most important rule of thumb is that you should always ensure that vendors follow security policies and procedures that are at least as effective as you would apply in your own environment. Vendors extend your organization's technology environment and if they handle data on your behalf, you should…

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